Democratic Republic of the Congo Travel Health Brief 2026 | Medova

Democratic Republic of the Congo

Health Overview

When traveling to Democratic Republic of the Congo, it's important to be aware of local health conditions. Based on WHO data from 2025, the country's Medova regional health index is 31.45/100 (higher means better measured conditions; this is a regional indicator, not a personal risk assessment), in the "Poor" band. Key vaccinations to consider include Cholera Vaccine, Meningococcal, Hepatitis A, Polio (IPV), Yellow Fever Vaccine, Hepatitis B Vaccine, Typhoid, Rabies Vaccine, Chikungunya Vaccine, HPV Vaccine, Tdap Vaccine, MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella), Varicella Vaccine, Influenza Vaccine, Pneumococcal Vaccine, COVID-19, BCG Vaccine, Ebola Vaccine, Malaria. Consider discussing your trip with a travel medicine professional before departure.

Last updated: 9/14/2026

Vaccine Requirements

1 required vaccines16 recommended vaccines2 conditional vaccines

Required vaccines

This vaccine is legally required — you may be asked for proof at the border

Yellow Fever Vaccine

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Proof required

1 dose

Recommended vaccines

Doctors advise getting this vaccine for your safety

2 doses

1 dose

4 doses

3 doses

4 doses

1 dose

Approved for adults aged ≥18 years. Not recommended for immunocompromised individuals or those with serious heart conditions.

HPV Vaccine

Recommended for adolescents and young adults up to age 26. May be offered up to age 45 in some circumstances.

Tdap Vaccine

1 doseValid for 10 years

MMR (Measles, Mumps, Rubella)

2 doses

Varicella Vaccine

2 doses

Influenza Vaccine

1 doseValid for 1 year

Pneumococcal Vaccine

4 doses

≥65 years or medical conditions

COVID-19

2 doses

BCG Vaccine

1 dose

Conditional vaccines

May be needed depending on your travel plans or health

Ebola Vaccine

1 dose

Malaria

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